Nigeria worldwide striker Sunday Adetunji has been named one of the best participant of the twenty fifth spherical of the Kosovo Tremendous League following his match-winning efficiency for Ballkani in opposition to Ferizaj, Soccernet.ng studies.
The 27-year-old Tremendous Eagles ahead was instrumental in Ballkani’s 2-1 victory on Friday, scoring each targets to safe a vital three factors for his group.
His show earned him the “Star of the Week” award, an honour collectively offered by the Soccer Federation of Kosovo (FFK) and Tremendous League sponsors Albi Mall.
A panel from the Soccer Veterans’ Fee chosen Adetunji because the standout participant of the spherical, as per Koha.
The previous Rivers United and Enyimba FC striker’s impression was simple, as his medical ending helped Ballkani keep their pursuit of league leaders Drita.
— Kosovar Soccer (@KosovarFootball) March 17, 2025
What Sunday Adetunji stated
After receiving the award, Adetunji, who made his Tremendous Eagles debut in opposition to Mexico in 2021, shared his pleasure and acknowledged the collective effort behind the victory.
“We knew how vital this match is, particularly taking a look at a few of the previous few matches. We fought exhausting to get right here,” he advised FFK’s official web site.
“So, going into this recreation, they knew how a lot it meant. It was a collective effort and the way in which we received was unbelievable. Sure, it’s a incredible feeling for me, however the credit score goes to my teammates as a result of with out them, it wouldn’t have been doable.”
Regardless of Ballkani’s struggles this season, Adetunji stays optimistic.
“Sure, on this championship, I admit that we didn’t play effectively,” Adetunji added. “However we have been unfortunate, and this occurs in soccer. It’s not that we performed badly, however generally luck simply doesn’t provide help to.”
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⚽ profitable objective vs Purple Star
️ stunning help vs PartizanTop-of-the-line STs in Serbia. Quick, sturdy, good link-up ST and in any case, striker who contributes in protection loads.
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Since becoming a member of Ballkani from Celje final July, Adetunji has been a key determine of their assault, registering ten targets and two assists in 19 league appearances.
His contributions have helped the membership safe second place within the Kosovo prime flight with 43 factors from 25 matches, although they nonetheless path leaders Drita by 11 factors.
With Adetunji in prime type, Ballkani will hope to shut the hole and hold their title hopes alive within the remaining fixtures.
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